where we began

In 2011, due to her mother Joyce Steele’s passing from cancer, Beth created a non-profit organization named Shades Hopes Dreams. An organization which encourages everyone to boost the fight against cancer. Seeing her mom go through so many triumphant highs and gut wrenching lows throughout her battle with cancer is what gave Beth the inspiration to help so many others. Beth aspires to help improve the hopes and dreams of the men, women, and children who are suffering from the disease. Inspired by her mother’s strength and passionate spirit, Beth has a strong desire to MAKE A DIFFERENCE in the cancer community.

Shades Hopes Dreams provides support for cancer patients during and after treatment by providing needed supplies, such as headscarves, as well as by contributing money towards the payment of medical bills.

Our Mission

We are a non-profit charitable organization that encourages everyone to boost the fight against cancer. We use donations to improve the quality of the lives of men, women, and children who suffer from this terrible disease.

“Hope is like the sun, which, as we journey toward it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us.”

—Samuel Smiles

What We’ve Achieved

  • Raised over $11,000 at Hard Rock Orlando

  • Covered medical expenses for cancer patients

  • Provided crutches and canes to children and adults

  • Sold Shades Hopes Dreams Christmas ornaments to raise money for chemotherapy patients

  • Partnered with Beth’s Burger Bar for fundraiser

  • Held a wig party with donations that went towards supplying scarves and headcoverings

  • Donated blankets to cancer centers

  • Provided meals for cancer patients